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Voters head to the polls in three federal byelections in B.C., Ontario and Quebec

On Monday, voters in Quebec, Ontario, and British Columbia will cast ballots in three federal byelections to fill three of six currently vacant House of Commons seats.
Two of the ridings are safe Liberal seats vacated by former cabinet ministers, while the Quebec riding of Chicoutimi-Le Fjord became vacant after incumbent Conservative Richard Martel left the caucus for a Senate appointment.
Political science professor Daniel Béland identified Chicoutimi-Le Fjord as the race to watch, citing voter reactions to President Donald Trump's tariffs and the ongoing trade war as key factors.
Angus Reid Institute president Shachi Kurl suggested the trade issue could prove "advantageous" for the Liberals, while Béland warned a distant third-place Conservative finish would undermine Leader Pierre Poilievre's standing.
The Liberals maintain a majority with 171 seats in the House, while the Conservatives hold 139. Officials expect three additional byelections to be called in the coming months.

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